Armenian President Armen Sarkissian, who is on a working visit in Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, visited the banks of the Jordan River on Friday where Jesus Christ was baptized, the President’s office reported.
The president got acquainted with the Christian shrine, left an entry in the book of honorable guests. He noted that the careful attitude of Jordan to such a global shrine is the best evidence of solidarity and dialogue of civilizations.
President Armen Sarkissian also visited Armenian Church St. Karapet at the bank of the Jordan River and lit a candle.
